This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Having being created as a carefully planned suburb, Pollokshields had a total prohibition on trade. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. Rowan and built in 1878 Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 St Ninian's was the south side's first Episcopal church, predating the much larger and grander St Margaret's in Newlands by half a century. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Once when he was stabbed on his leg outside a night club but more significantly it was in January 2003 that his life would change forever. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields The map above shows Pollokshields consisting of a few rows of dwellings situated alongside the Glasgow, Paisley and Ardrossan Canal and the railway lines west of Shields Road. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 The original horse tram depot at Copelawhill was built in stages from 1894 to the designs of W. Clark with trams garaged at ground level and stabling for the horses on the first floor. Michael. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. 1. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. It was formally opened on April 18th, 1903 and is currently used by Hutchesons Grammar School as the 'Fotheringay Centre', a theatre/ concert hall with ancillary accommodation for lectures and seminars. A detailed study of the development of the railway at this location can be found at the Pollokshields Stations section of this website. He says: "It is easy being inside but it is hard for your family. The three men convicted today of the abduction and murder took a long while to be brought to justice because, as we now know, they fled to Pakistan. Rowan and built in 1878 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The body of the church was was destroyed by fire in 1988, leaving the east window (below) as the last remaining part of the building. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Rowan and built in 1878 Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 The original horse tram depot at Copelawhill was built in stages from 1894 to the designs of W. Clark with trams garaged at ground level and stabling for the horses on the first floor. The future site of the large houses in the planned garden suburb is shown on the map as "(Part of) Titwood", around a steading named "Haggbowse" Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Shields Cottage is shown at "L.Shiels" (for Laigh Shields), near where you would now find the junction of St Andrews Drive and Shields Road. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. When you are inside you have time to read and find out more about Islam.". The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. An unexpected feature of the Tramway is a surviving equestrian staircase which led to 8 stables on the first floor with 36 horses per stable. 'Ardtornish' was designed by James Miller in an Anglified Arts & Crafts style, very different from his later Chicago inspired commercial architecture which graced Glasgow city centre in the inter-war years of the twentieth century. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 'Matheran' is one of the largest and finest villas in the area, situated on a commanding site at the corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The example, below, of early semi-detached houses in Pollokshields shows that the original dwellings were much more modest in size and in the extent of their garden grounds compared to those which would come later. Pollokshields Burgh Hall was designed by Harry Clifford during the Scottish Renaissance in the late 19th century and is currently listed as a significant building of Pollokshields. From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. The cream sandstone facade has a very attractive octagonal vestibule and tall bell tower. The original horse tram depot at Copelawhill was built in stages from 1894 to the designs of W. Clark with trams garaged at ground level and stabling for the horses on the first floor. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive A spokeswoman for the force said they were assisting colleagues from the UK Border Agency, which is a part of the Home Office. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built its good to know that old fashioned workmanship is still around in Glasgow and traditional construction skills haven't been completely overtaken by the modern world. The site of the building was donated by Sir John Maxwell, along with an annuity of 100 in perpetuity to "the clergyman of the first Episcopal Church that should be built and consecrated on his lands or on lands adjacent to his." Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Rev. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields He admits that the white and Asian community in Pollokshields have limited contact with each other. 'Ardtornish' was designed by James Miller in an Anglified Arts & Crafts style, very different from his later Chicago inspired commercial architecture which graced Glasgow city centre in the inter-war years of the twentieth century. Filters. Current time in Pollokshields is now 05:45 AM (Monday). Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel He says: "My knee will never be the same again. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Rowan, 1892 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The body of the church was was destroyed by fire in 1988, leaving the east window (below) as the last remaining part of the building. By The Newsroom. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 "Young Shields followed trouble, rather than trouble following Young Shields, " he said. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Contact me, Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 View of "South Bank", the only surviving house shown the north side of the map Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. Rev. St Ninian's Episcopal Church at the corner of Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road was designed by architect David Thomson (1831-1910), who was also responsible for many of the tenement blocks of East Pollokshields. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 'Matheran' is one of the largest and finest villas in the area, situated on a commanding site at the corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Pollokshields - an area of the south side of Glasgow, formerly part of the Burgh of Govan. This is an area in Glasgow where almost asian peoples live there. Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. 22:40. Feuing plan from 1849 showing proposed development of Pollokshields as a planned suburb The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Sir John Maxwell, the 8th baronet, built a bridge over the canal and railway lines at Shields Road, linking Kinning Park to the present day St Andrews Drive. Ever since the mid-1990s, the police were wary of his criminal activity. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. long mass protest. Rev. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields its good to know that old fashioned workmanship is still around in Glasgow and traditional construction skills haven't been completely overtaken by the modern world. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Michael. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields St Albert's original title was Albert Road Church, after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert, rather than the German saint of the same name who is the current patron. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. The aerial view shows South Bank completely overwhelmed - surrounded by Shields Railway Depot and modern housing developments. As early as 1997, Baldy and co were identified in a special police operation as emerging gangsters. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Kriss is gone because of gangs, not just in Pollokshields but every area of our communities." It emerged yesterday that Mohammed Sarwar, the Pakistani-born MP who represents the Pollokshields. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Eventually they drove back to Glasgow after a white associate suggested that the Clyde walkway was a quiet spot useful for "sorting" someone out.